Nawal El Saadawi – fighting for Arab women

Nawal El Saadawi, the outspoken Egyptian feminist, writer and campaigner has died. Born into a traditional family she underwent female genital mutilation when six and at ten refused to marry, eventually qualifying as a doctor. She rose to professional prominence but lost her position because of her criticism of female circumcision, honesty about peasant health and supporting domestic violence victims. She was told she had disrespected moral values and “incited women to rebel against the di